Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 27 May 2025

At CompareMates.com.au (“we”, “our”, or “us”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit or interact with our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

Only when voluntarily provided (e.g., via contact forms or newsletter signups), we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Any message or inquiry details

b. Non-Personal Information

Collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Pages visited
• Time spent on site
• Referring website

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries or support requests
• Improve site performance and content
• Send occasional marketing emails (if you’ve opted in)
• Monitor website traffic and usage trends (via Google Analytics or similar tools)

3. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Tracking

CompareMates.com.au features affiliate links to third-party websites such as Amazon.com.au, eBay.com.au, and other merchant partners. These partners may use cookies to track purchases and assign affiliate commissions. We do not have access to or control over cookies used by third-party advertisers.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit via our links.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies may be used for:

• Remembering user preferences
• Analytics and performance tracking
• Affiliate link tracking

You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer not to accept them.

5. Google Analytics & Advertising

We may use Google Analytics to collect aggregated, anonymous traffic data. We may also use Google AdSense or other display ad networks, which may collect usage data or serve personalised ads using cookies.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking:
Visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and GDPR (if applicable), you may:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request corrections or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., opt-out of emails)

To make a request, please contact us via the details below.

8. Third-Party Services We Use

• Google Analytics
• Amazon Associates (AU)
• eBay Partner Network
• Gym & Fitness
• Mailchimp or other email marketing tools (if used)

These services have their own privacy policies.

9. Children’s Privacy

CompareMates.com.au does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we’ve collected such data in error, please contact us and we’ll delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or change this policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

For any questions or privacy-related concerns, you may contact us at:
Email: info@comparemates.com.au
Website: https://www.comparemates.com.au

By using www.comparemates.com.au, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us with your information!